Del Rio

Name: Del Rio
Address: 228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL, United States, 60040
Telephone: (847) 432-4608
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1209)

$30 and under

Italian

228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.

Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Fish
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 432-4608
Website
http://delriorestaurant.biz/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Upstairs Dining Room

Location
228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
Neighborhood
Highwood
Cross street
Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
Parking details
Street, Parking Lot and Valet
Public transit
2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
Entertainment
American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,209 people are saying

Del Rio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Best Overall
North Suburbs
Best Service
North Suburbs
Best Value
North Suburbs
Great for fine wines
North Suburbs
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Del Rio is a beloved family-owned Italian restaurant known for its "delicious food" and "friendly, efficient service." With over 100 years of history, it offers "old world charm" and dishes like veal parmigiana and eggplant parmesan. Guests rave about the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, attentive staff, and "fantastic" meals. The restaurant's vibrant neighborhood feel is complemented by live music, making it a "special gem" for both regulars and newcomers.

1,209 Reviews

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andy
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i loved every second i was at Del Rio!!!!!!!!!!!!! The food was outstanading!!!! i loved our servers....i met the owners...and i cant say enough how wonderful they are!! I cant wait to return I live in chicago the city but i will drive up!! what a wonderful experience...YUM YUM....my dish was the best!!! No wonder Del rio is a TREASURE!!!!!!!! andy b.
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Chet
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful old world feel Italian restaurant. Owner personally engages during evening. Food is excellent!
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karen
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to celebrate with family!
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Lawrence VIP
Chicago / Illinois94 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute delicious food, fresh ingredients, wide verity of dishes for everyone to choose. Super friendly staff and really a family feeling. Dikaia Upotheke
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Dan
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved Del Rio. I hadn’t been there in close to 30 years and we walked in and were treated like all the other regulars who had filled the place. The service is great, the food is fantastic and the neighborhood feel of it is hard to beat. We won’t wait another 30 years to come back. Thank you, Del Rio!
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Ginny VIP
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best! The food is creative and amazing!
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Greg
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent old school family Italian restaurant. The family that runs it is super friendly and Cynthia our server was excellent. Because it was our anniversary she brought us free chocolate cake for dessert. The shrimp scampi was incredibly good easy to get to and free valet parking.
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Barbara VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, service! Excellent. Our first time there. We will be back! A special gem.
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Mary Jo VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always always love beyond for 45 years!! Ravioli Al Forna is indescribably fantastic
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Stephanie VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding! Wonderful evening, Cis did a great job!
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FAQs

Del Rio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 432-4608.

Del Rio is rated 4.8 stars by 1209 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
Neighborhood
Highwood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street, Parking Lot and Valet
Public transit
2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://delriorestaurant.biz/
Phone number
(847) 432-4608
Private party facilities
Upstairs Dining Room

Del Rio

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What 1,209 people are saying

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